[kictanet] The broadband mess in Kenya - and I'm so angry

[Harry Delano]

Alright,
 
For me, I would want to cut through all this jargon, and 3G debates,
etcetra... 
 
All we just want to know;-  bottom line for the average user, when is
pricing going to be realistic for these services.
 
We have come such a long way, to be still charged 8/= per min on cell phone
calls, and Ksh 8/= per MB of downloads...
 
Can those please concerned with policy, work out ways to cut through
"policy", and derive some meaniful pricing regimes 
that will benefit the consumer...
 
ICT Consumer Association, any highlights towards lobbying for this...? Can
we hammer this point, until it get's home on 
this forum...
 
Harry 
 
 
 
 

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From: kictanet-bounces+harry=comtelsys.co.ke at lists.kictanet.or.ke
[mailto:kictanet-bounces+harry=comtelsys.co.ke at lists.kictanet.or.ke] On
Behalf Of Marie-Anne Kinyanjui
Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 12:36 PM
To: harry at comtelsys.co.ke
Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions
Subject: Re: [kictanet] The broadband mess in Kenya - and I'm so angry



This is an issue that has troubled me as I've watched the debate over 3G
licences.

Telkom and Essar have both indicated in public forums that they have already
paid the fee.  I'm not sure about Zain.  

 

So that begs the question - why all the noise about 3G licences if three out
of four players can afford it?

And if we are to compete in a fair and transparent manner - why shouldn't
they pay the fee?  Surely everyone should pay one price for the same
licence?    When buying base stations - do these companies ask for different
prices than their competitor because they happen to be placed fourth in the
market?  I think not.

 

And is anyone else reminded of what happened when fibre landed by this 3G
debate??  

 

It would be great if we could get to the bottom of the real issues in the
industry.  

Yes there is a dominant player and yes CCK needs to work a lot harder to
ensure companies provide affordable services.  But boycotting Ndemo and
Njoroge can't be a solution when we still have so far to go in ICT.  

 

In my view it's defeatist to say that 80% of your productivity is wasted
because of two mere individuals - it flies in the face of the gains being
made on a daily basis by those who work hard for their money.  And what's
that about keeping your enemies close?

 

As always, this is purely my personal opinion and does not reflect that of
my employer.

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From: kictanet-bounces+mkinyanjui=nation.co.ke at lists.kictanet.or.ke
[mailto:kictanet-bounces+mkinyanjui=nation.co.ke at lists.kictanet.or.ke] On
Behalf Of Walubengo J
Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 11:21 AM
To: Marie-Anne Kinyanjui
Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions
Subject: [kictanet] The broadband mess in Kenya - and I'm so angry

 


Kenya is in dire need of investment in technology. That is why I am angry
that the factors hindering growth are actually "policy" related to this
sector, and not due to lack of innovators or investors. There are many
innovators and investors willing to take the challenge of helping Kenya come
out of the dark ages of narrowband and into the grace of broadband. 

 

The problem rises from the differences between the Communication Commission
of Kenya (CCK) and other 3G service providers. There seems to be a great
cloud of varying information which hardly gets to the man on the street. The
unclear issues include the following:

 

Stroy continues @

http://www.nation.co.ke/blogs/-/634/850014/-/view/asBlogPost/-/pjyirj/-/inde
x.html

walu.
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